Actress Vanessa Hudgens takes on a gritty role in 'Gimme... Photo-5759285.25354 - SFGate

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Vanessa Hudgens was largely unheard of before she became Gabriella, Troy's (Zac Efron) love interest in 2006's 'High School Musical.'

Vanessa Hudgens was largely unheard of before she became Gabriella, Troy's (Zac Efron) love interest in 2006's 'High School Musical.'

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Vanessa Hudgens was largely unheard of before she became Gabriella,... Photo-1449560.25354 - SFGate

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Vanessa grabbed headlines when nude photos of her were leaked to the Internet. Her role in the college party film 'Spring Breakers' also resulted in some racy bikini shots. Her latest film is a thriller, 'The Frozen Ground,' which released Aug. 23. less

Vanessa grabbed headlines when nude photos of her were leaked to the Internet. Her role in the college party film 'Spring Breakers' also resulted in some racy bikini shots. Her latest film is a thriller, 'The ... more

Overall, we can call her another Disney success story. She kept out of tabloids, and is heading back to the studio to record an album. Just one sad note: Hilary and her husband, ex-NHLer Mike Comrie, recently split. The couple has a child. less

Overall, we can call her another Disney success story. She kept out of tabloids, and is heading back to the studio to record an album. Just one sad note: Hilary and her husband, ex-NHLer Mike Comrie, recently ... more

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Overall, we can call her another Disney success story. She kept out... Photo-1446320.25354 - SFGate